It's cold dog outside, the sun is gone, you don't know where and I can't do anything but warm up with a cup of hot tea and memories of the hot Sicily< /strong >, and precisely Erice. This small village perched on top of the homonymous mountain is located in western Sicily (about ten kilometers from Trapani ) and if you happen to go on vacation around here, you can't miss it at all. The village is a perfect example of a typical medieval village, with its characteristic cobbled streets, narrow and very steep, the inner courtyard flourished, the sumptuous medieval palaces and churches (they say there are more than 60). It really seems like time has stopped here. Especially if you happen to be there in the winter time when there are few people and the streets, immersed in the fog that after a certain hour reaches Erice, seem almost like unreal. To get to Erice you have two possibilities: to come by car along the very nice road, but uphill and full of hairpin bends, or take the < strong>cable car in Trapani to reach the summit in about ten minutes. (Clearly the solution is not suitable for those who suffer from dizziness). Dedicated to Erice at least a couple of hours (obviously better than that) to be able to visit it calmly. Among many monuments whose number makes the head turn not to be missed are the imposing helimo-Punic walls, the castle of Venus (from the top you can see a splendid panorama) and the Balio towers, the The Mother Church, the Balio Gardens. When you have enough of it or to let your legs rest take a stop to taste one of the local specialties. In the pastry shop you will find the characteristics “Genoesi”, tasty panzerotti stuffed with soft milk cream and flavored with Marsala, or < strong>almond pastries garnished with candied cherries.
Favignana island remains unspoiled, little known and therefore saved from mass tourism. In a breathtaking landscape alternating rugged cliffs, sharp rocks, sand soft and white which rest harmoniously in a sea of a thousand nuances. The island is small, it can run safely by bicycle and this allows us to appreciate the scenery: golden land, and often dry, surrounded by the reflection of blue sea. Wandering the streets of the village (the only country on the island) and in the shops you can exchange a few words with the people, always friendly and smiling. Fruits, vegetables, bread, pizza and fish dishes are a more economical and tasty, the marina can be seen traps, tradition and the main tourist attraction of the island, and at sea can be seen sparkle at night the networks of buoys indicating that traps extending almost to Levanzo. In the dark depths of night you can see the sky for hours, without the annoying lights of the city and the only light that will guide your steps along the paths of the island, will be the moon. Favignana is also wellness: sludge that can be drawn from clay of Cala Azzurra makes the skin soft and smooth for days, as if you had a bath in milk and not in salt water.
